4.2.3 Discuss current estimates of numbers of species and past and present rates of species extinction
4.1.1 Define the terms biodiversity, genetic diversity, species diversity, and habitat diversity
2.3.4 Define the term diversity
4.1.4 Explain how plate activity has influences evolution and biodiversity
4.1.2 Outline the mechanism of natural selection as a possible driving force for speciation
4.1.3 State that isolation can lead to different species being produced that are unable to interbreed to yield fertile offspring
4.2.1 Identify factors that lead to loss of diversity (pg. 97-99, 106-108)
4.2.4 Describe and explain the factors that may make species more or less prone to extinction (pg. 110-112)
4.2.6 Describe the case histories of three different species: one that has become extinct, another that is critically endangered, and a third species whose conservation status has been improved by intervention
2.4.1 Define the term biome
2.4.2 Explain the distribution, structure, and relative productivity of tropical rainforests, deserts, and any other biome
4.2.2 Discuss the perceived vulnerability of tropical rainforests and their relative value in contributing to global biodiversity
4.2.5 Outline the factors used to determine a species’ Red List conservation status
4.2.7 Describe the case histories of a natural area of biological significance that is threatened by human activities
2.1.6 Define the terms species, population, habitat, niche, community and ecosystem with reference to local examples
4.3.1 State the arguments for preserving species and habitat
4.3.2 Compare and contrast the role and activities of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity
4.3.3 State and explain the criteria used to design protected areas.
4.3.4 Evaluate the success of a named protected area
4.3.5 Discuss and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the species-based approach to conservation
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IB Assessment Statements
4.2.3 Discuss current estimates of numbers of species and past and present rates of species extinction
4.1.1 Define the terms biodiversity, genetic diversity, species diversity, and habitat diversity
2.3.4 Define the term diversity
4.1.4 Explain how plate activity has influences evolution and biodiversity
4.1.2 Outline the mechanism of natural selection as a possible driving force for speciation
4.1.3 State that isolation can lead to different species being produced that are unable to interbreed to yield fertile offspring
4.2.1 Identify factors that lead to loss of diversity (pg. 97-99, 106-108)
4.2.4 Describe and explain the factors that may make species more or less prone to extinction (pg. 110-112)
4.2.6 Describe the case histories of three different species: one that has become extinct, another that is critically endangered, and a third species whose conservation status has been improved by intervention
2.4.1 Define the term biome
2.4.2 Explain the distribution, structure, and relative productivity of tropical rainforests, deserts, and any other biome
4.2.2 Discuss the perceived vulnerability of tropical rainforests and their relative value in contributing to global biodiversity
4.2.5 Outline the factors used to determine a species’ Red List conservation status
4.2.7 Describe the case histories of a natural area of biological significance that is threatened by human activities
2.1.6 Define the terms species, population, habitat, niche, community and ecosystem with reference to local examples
4.3.1 State the arguments for preserving species and habitat
4.3.2 Compare and contrast the role and activities of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity
4.3.3 State and explain the criteria used to design protected areas.
4.3.4 Evaluate the success of a named protected area
4.3.5 Discuss and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the species-based approach to conservation
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